Ghostwatch

1992·Movie
1h 31min
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes100%79%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+Shudder

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Ghostwatch fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty10
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout editing, sound design, and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

"We don't want to give anyone sleepless nights."

For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by TV chat-show legend Michael Parkinson. Parky (assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene & Craig Charles) and a camera crew attempt to discover the truth behind the most haunted house in Britain. This ground-breaking live television experiment does not go as planned, however.
Found Footage HorrorMockumentaryPsychological TerrorSupernatural InvestigationPioneering Media HoaxUnsettling AtmosphereSocial Commentary on MediaCult ClassicIntense Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Lesley Manning
Written by:
Stephen Volk
Produced by:
Richard Broke, Ruth Baumgarten, Derek Nelson
Composed by:
Philip Appleby

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ghostwatch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ghostwatch legally?

PhiloAMC+Shudder

Ghostwatch is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ghostwatch worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghostwatch rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ghostwatch?

1 h 31 min

Ghostwatch runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ghostwatch?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Ghostwatch higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Ghostwatch in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Ghostwatch?

8CACYGBGGGRIEMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ghostwatch in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ghostwatch use?

Stopped ClockChekhov's GunHaunted TechnologyObligatory Earpiece TouchAgent MulderThe Show Must Go OnCat ScareDriven to SuicideHaunted House HistorianScience HeroEvil Sounds DeepTalking Headsand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Ghostwatch, including Stopped Clock, Chekhov's Gun, Haunted Technology.

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